Drawing us in with a fierce and assertive metal energy and a subversive scream, Bite To Break open In Between with ferocity and emotional intensity. The track immediately feels cathartic and we appreciate the raw and authentic release that comes with the prose and poetic prowess.

The instrumentation is masterful, tapping into the core of timeless metal but with a contemporary edge. The vocal production and delivery are stadium-ready and we connect with the overarching metaphorical depth that manifests with the message of the song. In essence, the song explores the painful space between opposing states of being.

The band shares that it is about being caught between life and death, hope and despair, connection and isolation. This feels highly zeitgeist and relatable considering the state of our shared reality and what many of us are going through at the moment. The narrative of In Between portrays someone who is trapped in an emotional limbo, searching for meaning in a world that feels empty.

As the debut track from the band, the message feels powerful and intentional. Metal has a history of being cathartic and Bite To Break are showing us just how we can transform personal suffering into a powerful expression of survival and catharsis. We could imagine the track in a movie like Blade or Queen of the Damned, and fans of System of a Down will absolutely be able to connect with the intricacy of the guitar work and the high emotional quotient of the song.

We learn that In Between serves as the first release from Bite To Break’s planned series of 2026 singles, leading toward the band’s debut EP. The track introduces the group’s self-described sound, “Grindkoa” [ɡrɪndkoːə] – dubbed a brutal blend of metalcore, hardcore, death metal, and deathcore.

For some context, Bite To Break were formed in Austria, and their mission is simple: create music that hits hard, both physically and emotionally. Needless to say, In Between does just that. We have added the track to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we anticipate future releases from Bite To Break.

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Drawing us in with a dimensional and celestial soundscape, Kay Soul opens In Between with a spoken word mantra as she recites, “There’s favour in the in between…”. The opus expands with a cosmic energy and sung ad libs of the title of the track before a trippy Afrobeats production takes over.

Kay Soul invites us to, “Have no fear in the In Between…”, before breaking into a fierce and captivating rap verse with conscious lyricism about understanding the blessings that reside in between “where you are and where you want to be in life.”

The star tells us, “It’s an anthem of strength to keep the faith during the trials of life. It’s about coming out of darkness and walking in the light.” The overall message is for us to appreciate the present moment and have no fear.

We appreciate the high spiritual quotient of the track and the dynamic approach to songwriting and sound design that Kay Soul manifests with In Between. In  Between serves as the lead single from Kay Soul‘s coming album Heavy Set. There is no doubt that the Chicago singer is a healing artist, sharing her authenticity and wisdom in an intentional way.

The song itself is produced with Anthony Smith, and released on Kay Soul‘s own label Cornerstone Drive via Virgin Music Group. Heavy Set is dues to follow in August. Kay wrote and executive‑produced all twelve songs herself.

Naturally, we have added In Between to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Kay Soul, including Better Love, and anticipate the release of HeavySet in August!

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